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Position Summary: The Cataloging and Reference Librarian coordinates and provides a full range of library reference services to faculty, staff, students and other library users. Catalogs books, theses, and dissertations and creates Primo catalog records. Participates in Library Liaison and collection development activities. Provides information literacy instruction for Liaison department courses.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide reference service during scheduled hours and be on call to provide reference service during working hours, including weekends/evenings as needed
Deliver information literacy instruction to classes and groups as requested by faculty; offer instruction in classrooms and to individuals as needed; provide tours and orientations as requested
Serve as Library Liaison, providing collection development services, and participating on LibGuides team for assigned academic departments
Adhering to cataloging guidelines outlined by SWITCH Library Consortium, provide copy cataloging for books and original cataloging for theses and dissertations, using OCLC Connexion and Alma
Complete cataloging re-classification projects as needed
Train and supervise Graduate Student Assistants, in conjunction with the Access Services Coordinator
Using Alma, assist with Circulation as needed
Use lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) when ordering resources, in information literacy instruction, and throughout library experiences
Other Functions
Contribute to library strategic plan updates and implementation
Advise and coordinate use of the library's physical spaces
Stay current with technological and e-resource products and innovations
Collaborate with the faculty and campus community whenever possible
Participate in professional development activities, including SWITCH Library Consortium opportunities
Perform other duties or contribute to projects as assigned
Skills And Experience
Problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to effectively learn and use a complex Integrated Library System (Alma)
Exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize projects
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse groups, facilitate group processes, and foster collaborative decision making
Reference and research skills necessary to assist a variety of users
Working knowledge and understanding of established professional codes of library ethics and best practices for user experience services
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university
Reference and Liaison experience in an academic library preferred
Experience with the Alma/Primo library services platform preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the primary duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.
Physical Demands
May be required to lift up to 40 lbs.
Must reach, bend, stoop, lift
Must sit, walk or stand
Some repetitive motion may be required
Working Conditions
Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload during the academic year
Complete work required within a limited space
Complete work required within a limited time
Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Higher Education
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